Sketty vs Trowbridge

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Sketty South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Trowbridge South Wales Police

      Sketty vs Trowbridge Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sketty
      South Wales Police
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      8.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Trowbridge
      South Wales Police
      1,920 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sketty
      B Trowbridge
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      744
      1,920
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      796
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.6%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sketty
      B Trowbridge
      Violent Crime
      345 ↓8%
      698 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑17%
      311 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓24%
      98 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑45%
      51 ↓50%
      Burglary
      21 ↑17%
      29 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↑9%
      202 ↓2%
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      77 ↑45%
      Public Order
      61 ↓47%
      223 ↓19%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓8%
      114 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓35%
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      23 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑46%
      61 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sketty safer than Trowbridge?

      Sketty has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 744 crimes in the last 12 months. Trowbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,920 crimes. Sketty scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sketty vs Trowbridge?

      Sketty shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trowbridge shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sketty and Trowbridge?

      In Sketty, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (345 incidents). In Trowbridge, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sketty and Trowbridge?

      Sketty recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trowbridge recorded 311. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Sketty vs Trowbridge?

      Violent crime in Sketty totalled 345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Trowbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sketty and Trowbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sketty recorded 796 crimes (now 744, a change of -6.5%). Trowbridge recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,920, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sketty and Trowbridge?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Sketty has a resolution rate of 8.6% and Trowbridge has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sketty and Trowbridge?

      Sketty falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trowbridge is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sketty and Trowbridge?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Sketty or Trowbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sketty and Trowbridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.